New York - Beginner questions

mvteng

Hi guys,

I'm sure these questions have been asked a hundred times before, but I'd be grateful for some advise.

Flying to New York :

1/ Is there much difference in which airport to fly into / out of ?

2/ Is there much difference between AF / KLM / Delta?

Thanks in advance

phatbear

First off everything NY is here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2230655

There are differences between all of your questions but the underlying factor should always be cost.

BenL

Hi

There is a sticky link at the top of this page with loads of NY stuff as a start point.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2230655

bungle888

mvteng wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm sure these questions have been asked a hundred times before, but I'd be grateful for some advise.

Flying to New York :

1/ Is there much difference in which airport to fly into / out of ?

2/ Is there much difference between AF / KLM / Delta?

Thanks in advance

I think KLM/Delta/Northwest are all now part of the same group

mvteng

Thanks for the replys. I'd already seen the NY link, but its already 88 pages long, & after the first 20 or so pages, it generally seems to be chat about specific hotels / times of year.

Yes KLM / Delta / Af all seem to be part of the same group, but I can fly with either Delta or KLM or AF at approx the same price form either Schipol / CDG / London. I've flown long haul with both AF & KLM, but never Delta & never to USA, so just wondered if anyone had any personal experience of if anyone was better than another.

Thanks in advance

bungle888

mvteng wrote: »

Thanks for the replys. I'd already seen the NY link, but its already 88 pages long, & after the first 20 or so pages, it generally seems to be chat about specific hotels / times of year.

Yes KLM / Delta / Af all seem to be part of the same group, but I can fly with either Delta or KLM or AF at approx the same price form either Schipol / CDG / London. I've flown long haul with both AF & KLM, but never Delta & never to USA, so just wondered if anyone had any personal experience of if anyone was better than another.

Thanks in advance

Well I booked through KLM and not one of the 4 planes I travelled in were KLM :rotfl:

I had a Delta plane on my journey back from Vegas 2-4-2 (always prefer that layout) Seat pitch was sufficient and the service was great, always asking if we wanted refreshments ect, snack at the start of the flight - nuts and biscuits and a drink, dinner - I cannot remember but no complaints and also another snack before landing, chicken wraps, they were yum!

You can check the seat pitch etc on seat guru. It will also advise what kind of entertainment you have on the plane and what the best seats to get are!

mvteng

Thanks Bungle.

I'm flying from Edinburgh so I have to go via either London / CDG / Schipol so the online booking site with either KLM or AF gives me a whole load of choices for which airline I want to use.

bungle888

mvteng wrote: »

Thanks Bungle.

I'm flying from Edinburgh so I have to go via either London / CDG / Schipol so the online booking site with either KLM or AF gives me a whole load of choices for which airline I want to use.

Have you tried pricing Continental?
They fly direct from Edinburgh...believe me direct flights are a whole load better.

mvteng

For a family of four continental are about £1900. AF are £1300. I think we save with AF because we're flying to CDG first & therefore avoid the new higher taxes

bungle888

mvteng wrote: »

For a family of four continental are about £1900. AF are £1300. I think we save with AF because we're flying to CDG first & therefore avoid the new higher taxes

Aw ok that is a pretty big saving, although I have heard bad reports about AF, meals etc not good.

bungle888

bungle888 wrote: »

Aw ok that is a pretty big saving, although I have heard bad reports about AF, meals etc not good.

Try Skyscanner though, they scan every company...hope you have a fab time in NY!
I still havent been there yet, itching to go though!